Movie
The Rise of Catherine the Great
“The more he hated her, the more she loved him...this girl of MANY loves who rose to rule a hundred million souls but could not govern her own heart.”
5.6/10
1934
1h 35m
en
Drama
History
Overview
The woman who will become Catherine the Great marries into the Russian royal family when she weds Grand Duke Peter, the nephew of Empress Elizabeth. Although the couple has moments of contentment, Peter's cruel and erratic behavior causes a rift between him and Catherine. Mere months after Peter succeeds his aunt as the ruler of Russia, a revolt is brewing, and Catherine is poised to ascend to the throne as the country's new empress.
Director
Paul Czinner
Writers
Marjorie Deans
Movie Information
Release Date
February 9, 1934
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
20
Production
London Films Productions
